Peterborough prison inmate threw bucket of human urine and faeces at prison guard

A prisoner at HMP Peterborough has had 18 months added to his sentence after admitting throwing human waste at a guard at the jail.
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Jacob O’Dell, 24, was serving a three-and-a-half year sentence at HMP Peterborough when he launched the attack in December last year.

O’Dell armed himself with the bucket, which contained a mixture of urine and faeces, and hurled its content towards the guard.

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The attack, which is commonly referred to as “potting”, left the victim covered in faeces, despite her attempts to shield herself.

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When interviewed, O’Dell claimed he was pressured into committing the offence by another inmate, but later admitted charges of administering a noxious substance with intent to injure.

He was jailed for an additional 18 months on Monday (2 November) at Cambridge Crown Court.

DC Zoe Slater said: “This was a disgusting, unprovoked attack that nobody should have to endure.

“Prison staff work hard to ensure the safety of inmates and should be able to do so without fear of being attacked.”